Fail To Win: From Passion To Profit

Amy Vandeputte
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Amy Vandeputte, also known as FastForwardAmy, went from being burnt-out and broke to building her own 7-figure business. As a business coach, she has coached over a thousand entrepreneurs to earn money fast from doing what they love so they can live a life on their own terms. In this podcast, Amy shares her advice, behind the scenes and most recent insights in bite-sized episodes so you can build build your own freedom-based life and business too based on simple strategies. Be it sales, (money) mindset, marketing, energy management or personal branding, no topic remains uncovered. Get ready to embrace your own version of Abundant Entrepreneurship and go all in on your dreams! This podcast is formerly known as the FastForwardAmy Show. 

  1. 4D AGO

    6 Habits My Nervous System Needs as an Entrepreneur at 33

    You've hit a wall. Not the dramatic kind you need to go to the doctor for, but the quiet kind. The kind where you're still showing up, still delivering, still leading, but something inside you is running very low. You used to skip the woowoo posts about selfcare and nervous system, now you notice yourself creating a new folder on your Instagram to save all the hacks. After 10 years in business, I’ve gotta admit: years ago, I used to wear my lack of sleep like a badge of honor. In my thirties I’ve had to admit my limits, and I realized crossing them doesn't make you strong. It just makes you less of everything you want to be: your best, happiest self for your team, your clients, and yourself. In this Fail to Win podcast episode, I'm sharing 6 healthy habits I've been installing to protect my energy as a highly sensitive entrepreneur: cutting alcohol, hitting 13,000 steps a day, reducing context switching, less caffeine, blocking my phone with the Opal app, and prioritizing strength training and weekly massages. This isn't a perfect routine in any way, but it’s working for me right now. If you want to design a week that actually fits your energy and your life, grab my free Ideal Week Template at fastforwardamy.com/weekplanner. It includes a printable planner and an AI prompt to help you build a schedule that works for how you're wired Follow me on Instagram for more business and mindset tips: instagram.com/fastforwardamyDiscover my free trainings and ebooks: fastforwardamy.com/freeresources

    30 min

  2. MAR 17

    The Productivity Lie: Why Your To-Do List Is Keeping You Poor (And What to Do Instead)

    You’ve replied to all emails, sent out reminders and you’ve fixed the Canva post until it's just right. You might have forgotten to post it and left it in drafts - but let’s not focus on that. By the time Friday evening arrives, you realize the revenue number is the same as last week... Again. Oops. This is the pattern I see with almost every entrepreneur I coach (and I have coached over 8,000 of them). Most entrepreneurs don’t have a time problem, but a focus problem. The tasks that feel urgent are eating the time that should go to the work that actually grows the business. But the big stuff (like the sales content, the marketing videos, the offer outline) never make the list because they’re never on fire, but your inbox is. In this Fail to Win podcast episode, I break down the 3 productivity lies keeping you stuck. We’ll look at the difference between poor tasks and rich tasks, and the 3-step Monday reset that keeps my results moving every single week, even when the calendar is more than full. If you want more clarity on where your time should actually go instead of staying busy, grab my free list of 11 business pitfalls to stop being busy and get productive by focusing on the 10 ‘rich’ moves instead: fastforwardamy.com/pitfalls Follow me on Instagram for more business and mindset tips: instagram.com/fastforwardamy Discover my free trainings and ebooks: fastforwardamy.com/freeresources

    21 min

  3. MAR 10

    Why You're Posting But Not Growing Your Instagram: The ABC Content Fix

    You're putting out content and showing up, but the growth isn't coming, and you're starting to feel like you're posting into a void. It’s not your fault, but it is time to change your strategy! In episode 330 of the Fail to Win podcast, I'm breaking down the ABC of content: these are the 3 types of content every entrepreneur needs to actually grow and sell through Instagram. Unfortunately most people are only doing 1 of them. I'll walk you through what each type looks like, why skipping even 1 creates a gap in your results, and the content mix percentages to use depending on where you are in your business right now. I also share the one exception to the ABC rule, why a million-follower influencer's brand launch fell flat, and what a client in my €40K program was getting wrong with her call to actions. If you want to start growing your account right now, download my free INSTA50 checklist: 50 actions you can apply to your Instagram account today to start growing again. Download it here: fastforwardamy.com/50growthactions  Do you want to know why your social account is not growing and finally build a system that consistently attracts clients? In the Amplify Workshop you'll learn why and how to create content that attracts new people and grow your brand awareness and revenue. Reserve your free spot at fastforwardamy.com/amplify Are you ready to stop winging your marketing and finally build a system that brings in clients consistently? The Authority Accelerator is a 90-day program where we build your complete content machine, so you attract followers, leads, and clients on autopilot. Check out all the details at fastforwardamy.com/accelerator Follow me on Instagram for more business and mindset tips: instagram.com/fastforwardamyDiscover my free trainings and ebooks: fastforwardamy.com/freeresources

    29 min

  4. MAR 3

    10 Business Trends That Will Make or Break Your 2026

    I share the 10 business trends that will define 2026, and they are not what most coaches are talking about. From why authenticity will outperform automation, to why simplicity is now a growth strategy, to why trust is the only funnel that actually converts, this episode is a permission slip to stop overcomplicating and start building something that actually works for your life. I also introduce the concept of "honest hustle," the middle ground between toxic productivity and doing nothing, and ask the question every entrepreneur needs to sit with: what does RICH actually mean to you this year? If you're ready to simplify, stabilize, and build a business that gives you back your time and your peace, this episode is your starting point. If you want to go deeper, go to fastforwardamy.com/applicationform or DM me the word "mastermind" on Instagram @fastforwardamy to find out if my mastermind is right for you this year. Do you want to know why your social account is not growing and finally build a system that consistently attracts clients? In the Amplify Workshop you'll learn why and how to create content that attracts new people and grow your brand awareness and revenue. Reserve your free spot at fastforwardamy.com/amplify Are you ready to stop winging your marketing and finally build a system that brings in clients consistently? The Authority Accelerator is a 90-day program where we build your complete content machine, so you attract followers, leads, and clients on autopilot. Check out all the details at fastforwardamy.com/accelerator Follow me on Instagram for more business and mindset tips: instagram.com/fastforwardamyDiscover my free trainings and ebooks: fastforwardamy.com/freeresources

    37 min

  5. FEB 24

    Why Relatability Is Killing Your Authority (And What to Do Instead)

    You've been told to be authentic. To show up as a real human. But the second you do, the fear creeps in. Did I overshare? Am I too relatable now? Will they stop seeing me as an authority and start seeing me as their friend who they'd never actually pay? Authenticity isn't just vulnerability. It's your truth with leadership in it. In this Fail to Win podcast episode, I'm walking you through the 3 levels of sharing online: bleeding, bandaged, and scarred. I'm also giving you my Authority-Safe Authenticity Formula so you know exactly what to include every time you post something personal. This is how you stay human without sacrificing the trust that makes people want to work with you. If you're ready to show up authentically without second-guessing every post, this episode is for you. If you want to make content creation 10x easier, download my free B-Roll GPT that generates a custom 10-clip shot list you can film in 15 minutes with just your phone: fastforwardamy.com/b-rollbuddy-eng Do you want to know why your social account is not growing and finally build a system that consistently attracts clients? In the Amplify Workshop you'll learn why and how to create content that attracts new people and grow your brand awareness and revenue. Reserve your free spot at fastforwardamy.com/amplify Are you ready to stop winging your marketing and finally build a system that brings in clients consistently? The Authority Accelerator is a 90-day program where we build your complete content machine, so you attract followers, leads, and clients on autopilot. Check out all the details at fastforwardamy.com/accelerator Follow me on Instagram for more business and mindset tips: instagram.com/fastforwardamyDiscover my free trainings and ebooks: fastforwardamy.com/freeresources

    28 min

  6. FEB 17

    Why Your Own Business Feels Heavier Than Your 9-5 (And How to Fix It)

    You didn't start your business to feel more trapped than you did in your 9-5. But if you're honest, your calendar is full of things you never wanted to do. Client calls that drain you. Admin that never ends. Team meetings that steal your creative time. This is what I call the freedom drift. It's not your fault, but it happened by default. You said yes to everyone else so many times that you subconsciously said no to yourself. In this episode, I walk you through the quarterly freedom audit I do to make sure I'm still building the business I actually want. You'll learn the 3 questions that reveal where you've drifted, the 5 freedom levers you can pull to redesign your business, and why your business model might be misaligned with your nervous system. If you've ever thought "why did I start this again?" or "should I just go back to working for a boss?" this episode will help you remember that YOU are the boss. You just need to get better at designing the ideal role for yourself. Download the free Ideal Week Template plus ChatGPT prompt that will help you build a schedule that actually gives you energy: fastforwardamy.com/weekplanner Do you want to know why your social account is not growing and finally build a system that consistently attracts clients? In the Amplify Workshop you'll learn why and how to create content that attracts new people and grow your brand awareness and revenue. Reserve your free spot at fastforwardamy.com/amplify Are you ready to stop winging your marketing and finally build a system that brings in clients consistently? The Authority Accelerator is a 90-day program where we build your complete content machine, so you attract followers, leads, and clients on autopilot. Check out all the details at fastforwardamy.com/accelerator Follow me on Instagram for more business and mindset tips: instagram.com/fastforwardamyDiscover my free trainings and ebooks: fastforwardamy.com/freeresources

    32 min

  7. FEB 10

    The 2 Money Lies Keeping You Broke (And How to Break Free)

    You're doing all the things. You're working hard. You're showing up. Yet somehow, you still don't feel rich and your bank account doesn't have the buffer you thought it would by now.  Here's the thing: you're not stuck financially because you're not smart enough. You're stuck because you're subconsciously believing lies about money that sound responsible, humble, and even good. But these beliefs are keeping you under-earning. In this episode, I'm breaking down the 2 biggest money lies that keep ambitious female entrepreneurs stuck in under-earning patterns.  The first is "more hours equals more money" and why that hustle programming keeps you capped.  The second is "humble is good, rich is bad" and how that either-or mindset makes you play small out of fear of being judged.  I'm sharing my own story of hitting an income ceiling, how I broke through it, and exactly what you need to shift to step into your richest year. If you've been working your ass off but still feel financially stuck, this episode will help you see what's really holding you back. And it's not your work ethic. I created a full framework with recordings and assignments to help you create your richest year by breaking through the money beliefs and business habits currently keeping you stuck.  Access it at fastforwardamy.com/getrichin2026 Are you ready to stop winging your marketing and finally build a system that brings in clients consistently? The Authority Accelerator is a 90-day program where we build your complete content machine, so you attract followers, leads, and clients on autopilot. Check out all the details at fastforwardamy.com/accelerator Follow me on Instagram for more business and mindset tips: instagram.com/fastforwardamyDiscover my free trainings and ebooks: fastforwardamy.com/freeresources

    22 min

  8. FEB 3

    You're Not Bad at Content, You Need These 3 Habits

    If you only create content when you feel inspired, you're going to stay incredibly inconsistent. I've been creating content for 10 years, and I can tell you that motivation is unreliable, but habits remove the friction. In this episode, I'm breaking down the 3 daily habits that make content creation effortless for me, even on days when I'm dealing with personal challenges and don't want to show up. These aren't complicated systems or expensive tools. They're simple practices that let me produce more than 10 pieces of content a week without sacrificing my peace or being glued to my phone. You'll learn how to capture ideas before they disappear, why being camera ready changes everything, and how to build a B-roll bank so you never have an excuse not to post. If you're ready to make content creation friction-free, grab my custom B-roll shooting list at fastforwardamy.com/b-rollbuddy-eng. It asks you questions about your business and generates a personalized checklist of exactly what to film for your brand. Do you want to know why your social account is not growing and finally build a system that consistently attracts clients? In the Amplify Workshop you'll learn why and how to create content that attracts new people and grow your brand awareness and revenue. Reserve your free spot at fastforwardamy.com/amplify Are you ready to stop winging your marketing and finally build a system that brings in clients consistently? The Authority Accelerator is a 90-day program where we build your complete content machine, so you attract followers, leads, and clients on autopilot. Check out all the details at fastforwardamy.com/accelerator Follow me on Instagram for more business and mindset tips: instagram.com/fastforwardamyDiscover my free trainings and ebooks: fastforwardamy.com/freeresources

    44 min
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Amy Vandeputte, also known as FastForwardAmy, went from being burnt-out and broke to building her own 7-figure business. As a business coach, she has coached over a thousand entrepreneurs to earn money fast from doing what they love so they can live a life on their own terms. In this podcast, Amy shares her advice, behind the scenes and most recent insights in bite-sized episodes so you can build build your own freedom-based life and business too based on simple strategies. Be it sales, (money) mindset, marketing, energy management or personal branding, no topic remains uncovered. Get ready to embrace your own version of Abundant Entrepreneurship and go all in on your dreams! This podcast is formerly known as the FastForwardAmy Show. 

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